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Theodore William Price, an 8-pound 1-ounce boy, was born to Mary Ruth Ellen (Mears) and Chadwick William Price of Ben Lomond at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He was born at 3:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014.

For what seems to be a minor health problem, swimmer’s ear results in nearly 2.4 million doctor visits annually and costs our health care system $500 million a year.

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Raising Healthy Eaters

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There is much talk these days about gluten free food and gluten free diets. I’d like to explain what this is all about.

Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that the body only needs small amounts, and yet it is necessary for almost 100 enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions. It is a major player in the growth of cells {particularly during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy}, building proteins, healing damaged tissue, and supporting a healthy immune system. Zinc is also involved with the senses of taste and smell.  Zinc heals wounds and keeps your immune system functioning optimally.